Assistant Jobs in Markham, ON

Reporting to the Head Cook (or his / her delegate), the Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting Head Cook to do food preparation including but not limited to : chopping, cutting, marinating and peeling at the assigned store or Central Kitchen. The Assistant Cook is also responsible for checking the quality / quantities of the receiving food products, carrying and storing the products received, the cleanliness of kitchen utensils, including tools, containers, clothes, towels, working and food storage areas.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock
• Responsible for preparing ingredients before cooking, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or cleaning seafood
• Ensure proper receiving is done and food is stored in the appropriate conditions
• Responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift
• Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantity, quality, cooking time as stated in the SOPs are being executed
• Ensure the kitchen meets sanitation standards as set by the Head Chef and Food safety
• Ensure product quality, food safety, freshness and FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
• Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times by ensuring all temperature records are properly completed
• Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance; ensure garbage, recycled materials and other disposable items are handled timely and properly
• Possess knowledge, skills and prior experience in making Kitchen Deli products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and / or other semi‑finished products)
• Possess 1 to 3 years and / or above relevant experience
• Possess knowledge in workplace health & safety and food safety (Food Safe Certification is preferred)
• Good communication skills
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours

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